Identify Functions: First, let's identify the outer function and the inner function. The outer function is the square root function, and the inner function is (2x−9). We will denote the outer function as f(u)=u and the inner function as u(x)=2x−9.
Derivative of Outer Function: Now we need to find the derivative of the outer function f(u) with respect to u. The derivative of u with respect to u is 2u1.
Derivative of Inner Function: Next, we find the derivative of the inner function u(x) with respect to x. The derivative of 2x−9 with respect to x is 2.
Apply Chain Rule: Now we apply the chain rule: g′(x)=f′(u(x))⋅u′(x). Substituting the derivatives we found, we get g′(x)=22x−91⋅2.
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by multiplying the derivatives together. The 2 from the derivative of the inner function cancels out the 2 in the denominator of the derivative of the outer function, leaving us with g′(x)=2x−91.
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